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A Half Day In Kanazawa With A Local: Private & Personalized | 4 hours

42 Reviews | Kanazawa
From $130.79 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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A Half Day In Kanazawa With A Local: Private & Personalized
2 Adults x $184.19
$368.38
Approx Total
$368.38

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

A rival to Kyoto as the historic jewel of Japan, Kanazawa is a melting pot of art, culture, and history, where tradition reigns supreme. You might explore the Nagamachi neighborhood, a historic samurai district, and Higashi Chaya, where old geisha houses have been converted into teahouses and restaurants. A tranquil stroll through Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, should be on every bucket list, while the 280-year-old “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, Omicho Market, is a must-visit for street food and a perfect snapshot of local life. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Meeting points

Kanazawa Station Tourist Information Center
1-1-1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0858, Japan

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(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center by the main entrance) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Ruins of Nagamachi Bukeyashiki (Pass By)

    See the perfectly preserved Nagamachi samurai district IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Omicho Market (Pass By)

    Browse Omicho Market, the “Kitchen of Kanazawa”, and try one of its famous croquettes IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Kanazawa Castle (Pass By)

    Explore the iconic Kanazawa Castle, the historic seat of power of the Maeda samurai clan IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Kanazawa (Pass By)

    Explore the beautiful Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Higashi Chaya District (Pass By)

    Visit the city’s famous entertainment district, Higashi Chaya, and try to spot an elusive geisha IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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42 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 39 reviews with 5 stars

Megumi was a friendly,...

Published on May, 2025

Megumi was a friendly, knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed our time together. Her local information and tips were very helpful.

Incredible way to see...

Published on May, 2025

Incredible way to see Kanazawa. Our guide Megumi was very nice and incredibly knowledgeable. Made the entire tour fun, and kept a great conversation the whole time.

Best guide in Kanazawa

Published on May, 2025

Iku requested information from me in advance regarding my interests & what I hoped to experience in Kanazawa…then she planned our itinerary to combine my ideas with her own professional experience to create a fantastic day. This is her city & she knows every corner of it.

Wonderful guide in Kanazawa

Published on May, 2025

Katie was delightful and gave us a choice of Kanazawa highlights to visit in our 4 hours. The Kenrokuen park was my favourite - incredibly beautiful. We saw a lot without rushing and Katie was very personable, great company and even ran over time in order to help me find her recommended instant dashi in a store.

Personal tour

Published on May, 2025

This tour was worked out personally with my guide, Garrett. He tailored the destinations to match my interest in culture, geography, and history. He also modified the itinerary to provide me a better transportation option to return to my cruise ship. As a guide He was thorough, thoughtful, knowledgeable, sociable and great company.

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